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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 176.10 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 176.10 and 95.08 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 176.10 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/176.10 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 176.10 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 16,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,743.59/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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